Additionally, any investors in my area who are currently working probates or would like to work probates and would potentially like to collaborate in anyway I would be very open to discussing potential opportunities for starting a mutually beneficial relationship.Thanks,Joe

I still have a day of labor putting down the new floor.

., in order to answer Joe's questions, you will firstly need to find out what your LENDER appraises it at (ie. 

Refacing is labor intensive and the savings are not really there.  

I recommend connecting with Joe Dimarzo @ lighthouse management.

You can certainly shorten the curve by networking at the REIA and other similar events, meetups (@Joe Fairless), etc. and striking up a conversation with people and simply asking what type of investing they do, where they are doing it, and who they recommend for the various facets of your team.

For forty years as a laborer, carpenter/tradesman, residential designer, architect, and construction manager I have worked extensively with homeowners, contractors, and real estate investors in the past as they build their net worth and increase their cash flow from their residential properties.

It won't hurt to use them though - just a little more in labor and a little more expensive material.Jim.

The next one, because of the Labor Day holiday, is Mon Sept 12.

You got to the right place to learn investing @Joe Pearson .